Alexander vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian

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Alexander Rank #27

Eli Rank #92

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Alexander or Eli more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Eli mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Eli boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.